The Department of Geology at Central Michigan University invites applications for a two-year post-doctoral research associate position in sedimentary geology. Research responsibilities will include two weeks of field work in Australia (studying acid and neutral saline lakes), evaporite and siliciclastic petrography, water analyses, and fluid inclusion studies. Experience and a Ph.D. in Sedimentary Geology is required. Documented experience in evaporite sedimentology and geochemistry is preferred, but not required.

Salary is $36,000/year with a full benefits package. Send vita, a short description of research interests and experience, and contact information for two referees by 1/31/05 to Kathy Benison, Dept. of Geology, 314 Brooks Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859.

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